B-194123.2: Apr 6, 1979

A minority-owned small business firm protested the cancellation of an invitation for bids issued by the Air Force for alteration of a lighting system. The firm was advised by letter that the set-aside procurement was canceled and that the contract would be awarded instead under the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Small Business Administration to enter into contracts with any Government ag...

B-194123.2: Apr 6, 1979

DETERMINATION TO CANCEL COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION AND SET ASIDE PROCUREMENT UNDER SECTION 8(A) OF SMALL BUSINESS ACT IS MATTER FOR CONTRACTING AGENCY AND SBA. WILL NOT BE REVIEWED BY GAO IN ABSENCE OF SHOWING OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH ON PART OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. 2. PROTEST FILED MORE THAN 10 DAYS AFTER BASIS FOR PROTEST IS KNOWN IS UNTIMELY UNDER GAO BID PROTEST PROCEDURES. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER...